Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge Clear COVID-19 Protocols

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant and center LaMarcus Aldridge are on track to return to action after clearing the league's health and safety protocols Tuesday. Durant, the league's leading scorer (29.7 PPG), will get back into the mix after a three-game absence, whereas Aldridge had missed the team's past five outings. Brooklyn's next matchup […]

Dennis Schroder Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. He was first announced to be out with protocols on December 25, but it appears he has cleared it quickly. It sounds like Schroder will be ready to go for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payton Pritchard and Romeo Langford […]

Josh Giddey, Derrick Favors Land In COVID-19 Protocols

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Josh Giddey and center Derrick Favors have entered the league's health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, ruling the duo out indefinitely. Giddey has emerged as a stat sheet stuffer during his rookie campaign, having amassed 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across his first 30 professional contests. Favors […]

NFL Adopts New Quarantine Rules For COVID-19

The NFL and NFL Players Association adopted the new CDC guidelines that reduce the quarantine time to five days from 10 days for all COVID-19-positive players who are asymptomatic, including those that are unvaccinated, according to sources. The NFL has endured a huge COVID surge in the last few weeks and have already altered their […]

Sean Murphy-Bunting, Jamel Dean Go On COVID-19 List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Jamel Dean were both placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, bringing the total number of Buccaneers players and coaches on the list to seven. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) was inactive last Saturday in the win over the Cleveland Browns, so if he misses another game, Tampa's […]

Bruce Arians Tests Positive For COVID-19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Arians said he is dealing with mild symptoms, mainly a cough. Assistant head coach and run-game coordinator Harold Goodwin will handle Arians' duties on an interim basis if Arians is forced to miss Week 17 against the New […]

Will Dissly Back From COVID-19 List

The Seattle Seahawks activated tight end Will Dissly and right tackle Brandon Shell from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Dissly missed the Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears, while Shell, the team's starting right tackle, has missed the last three games due to COVID and a shoulder injury. In one more game played than […]

Packers Put Marcedes Lewis On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers placed tight end Marcedes Lewis and linebacker Oren Burks on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. There's a chance they could both clear the league's COVID protocols by Sunday, but it remains to be seen if that will happen. Splitting time and targets with Josiah Deguara, Lewis hasn't become a fantasy relevant […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Derrick Gore, Elijah Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season -- aka the fantasy football championships. Congrats to everyone who made it this far, now let's win it! Like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy football waiver wire articles. We are with you until the end, and are going to […]

Allen Robinson II Lost 10 Pounds

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II said he lost 10 pounds when he tested positive for COVID-19 and is still trying to feel normal. Robinson was activated from the COVID list on Monday, but he missed the team's last two games and could be limited this week during practice. As far as Week 17 […]

Carson Wentz's Week 17 Status Is TBD

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz's status for the Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders remains to be determined, pending updated COVID-19 protocols. If the NFL's new protocols say that a player only needs to quarantine for five days after a positive test, Wentz could be cleared by Saturday. It was reported earlier on […]

Is James Robinson Out For The Year? Is Dare Ogunbowale Worth Picking Up?

Week 16 saw a lot of COVID issues run rampant throughout the NFL. So much so that we sometimes forget that players are going to miss games for an actual injury rather than an illness. James Robinson was carted off the field during the Jaguars' loss to the Jets in Week 16 with a lower […]

NFL Close To Reducing Quarantine Period To Five Days

According to insider Adam Schefter, the NFL and NFLPA are close to finalizing a new rule that would change the quarantine time from 10 days to five days for all players, including those that are unvaccinated. This set of rules would be in line with the new CDC guidelines, meaning it will be easier for […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. He'll be joined by Gorgui Dieng and Malik Ellison to make 13 players for Atlanta in protocols. The Hawks currently have eight active players available for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Cam Reddish will see is workload increase and […]

Anthony Edwards Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. However, he'll still need to regain his conditioning before getting back on the court. In the meantime, Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell would continue to have solid roles in the rotation. Nowell is coming off a 29-point game, but Beasley might be […]

Darius Garland Placed In COVID-19 Protocols

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been placed in protocols the same day that the Cavs are expected to get forward Evan Mobley back. This is a tough blow to the Cavs since Garland has been playing at an All-Star level this […]

Evan Mobley Hopeful To Play On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is hopeful to suit up for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has sat out the last 10 days due to protocols, but has a chance of playing here. It's uncertain if the team plans to limit Mobley at all, assuming he does return. Kevin Love would lose […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable For Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He continues to build up his conditioning after being sidelined due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Jordan McLaughlin started last game and finished with six rebounds and 10 assists. Sadly, most of his streaming appeal will disappear once […]

Pascal Siakam Upgraded To Probable

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It sounds like he will return to the court after being sidelined due to protocols. Yuta Watanabe will take a hit in value after turning in a wonderful performance his last time out. There could still be some […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football (12/28/21) and Spread Picks

We now have college football every day until January 2, and not just one game per day like last week. Most wonderful time of the year, indeed! We have a heavy day today with five games (hopefully), but COVID is claiming some bowl games as their own, so who knows? Auburn and Houston kick off […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

It's time for the championship chase, RotoBallers! High fives all around to those still with me in the hunt who are reading waiver columns. COVID-19 madness has widened the chaos chasm present in fantasy sports, so just put yourself in the best position possible and remember bad luck doesn't reflect upon your character. Let's start […]

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 17?

In years past, who to cut before your Championship Game really only came with one rule – don't drop someone your opponent can pick up and use against you. That was it, simple and easy. Thanks to Covid-19, the rules have changed and changed drastically. Fantasy managers were able to make it 14 weeks with […]

Carson Wentz Lands On COVID-19 List

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Since Wentz is unvaccinated, he will miss the Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The former Philadelphia Eagle hasn't been a QB1 for fantasy managers in Indy's run-first offense, but his absence in an important AFC matchup this weekend will […]

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Darrel Williams, Rex Burkhead, Jordan Howard, Boston Scott

Congratulations to those of you who are preparing for matchups in Week 17. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries to critical players, COVID-related absences, and the other surprises that emerged during this unique season. Now this diligence has placed you on the threshold of your league's championship. Winning your […]

Top Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Marvin Jones Jr., K.J. Osborn, Allen Lazard, Isaiah McKenzie

It's fantasy playoff time and the NFL is a mess right now due to COVID. Are there any players left on the waiver wire wasteland heading into the final week for most fantasy leagues? Let's find out. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Gerald Everett, Foster Moreau, Cole Kmet, C.J. Uzomah, Austin Hooper

It is championship week in most fantasy football leagues! If your team is no longer alive, then stop reading and move on to your fantasy hockey and hoops leagues. Congratulations if you made your league’s title game! Kudos to you for navigating the treacherous combination of injuries, COVID, bye weeks, and awful NFL coaching decisions […]

Are Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell Playing Tonight? NBA COVID List Updates for Timberwolves Players

Injuries and stints on the league's COVID list — i.e. the health and safety protocols — have made it incredibly difficult to make sense of the NBA right now, especially for managers in season-long fantasy leagues. Let's check in on the current COVID situation for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been without their entire starting […]

Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17: Ryan Tannehill, Jared Goff, Davis Mills, Mac Jones

Week 16 was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers after Week 15’s offensive dumpster fire. Nine teams scored at least 30 points on offense this week, headlined by an offensive explosion from the Cowboys (56 points scored), Bengals (41 points), Texans (41 points), Chiefs (36 points), and Eagles (34 points). Five games also […]

Russell Wilson's Struggles Not Related To Injury

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll noted that quarterback Russell Wilson isn't dealing with the after-effects of his finger injury and doesn't believe that his recent struggles are related to offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system "at all." "But the results are a little bit different," Carroll said, "and the accuracy thing, maybe there's a couple […]

Trey Lance Showing Improvement

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that rookie quarterback Trey Lance has made progress while running the scout team in practices, with Shanahan pointing to improved decision-making and accuracy, among other things. "This last month of Trey has been his best consecutive four weeks at practice since we've had him," Shanahan said. With […]